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3 days ago
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Viral TikTok Products You Missed But Need Now
Anua's Heartleaf Cleanser — it goes after blackheads and general congestion so aggressively, some reviewers even say you can see 👀 the dirt and dead skin get flushed out. A *cute* minimizer bra that promises no gaps or bunching, which, as someone with boobs, I know sounds like straight-up malarkey. Alas, thousands of reviewers say it's true!!! 😭 A retractable remote-control tether for anyone who's played one too many games of hide and seek with their remote and duvet. Nice try, FireStick remote — you've lost your privileges and are relegated to leash life now. Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip — a TikTok-approved Dior alternative that delivers the perfect pout for under 10 bucks! It can be worn alone for a subtle look or layered over other lip products for a full glam moment. A shower lamp so you can take your baths up a notch in the ambiance department. I don't care what anyone says, I won't hear ANY bath slander, OK?? In the eternal words of Meredith Marks, "You don't go after my marriage. You don't go after my bathtub." An airtight Deli ProKeeper to keep your sandwich supplies fresh and moisture free. Groceries basically cost an arm and TWO legs now, so proper storage is a must! Biodance bio-collagen sheet masks — they deeeeeply penetrate skin with oligo-hyaluronic acid and ultra-low molecular collagen, the combination of which helps to refine pores, improve elasticity, and visibly moisturize your skin. A gold-plated paper clip necklace that reviewers say can even withstand frequent showers and trips to the beach! A rechargeable heated ice cream scoop if you're mega impatient and hate having to leave your Häagen-Dazs on the counter to soften up before scooping it. I can't even tell you how many normal spoons I've bent to hell and back because I simply can't wait. Some mid-weight sweatpants TikTokers are comparing to Aritzia's 👀, but because they get shipped straight to your door, you can try them on in front of a *private* mirror instead of having to complete the dreaded ritual that is exiting your dressing room to use a communal one. A self-stirring mug that'll mix your cream and sugar into your coffee for you so you don't have to dirty a spoon giving it a quick twirl. Usually, you'd just run said spoon under the faucet for half a second and then toss it back in the utensil drawer, but on the off chance someone else is in the kitchen and witnesses you using it, then you have to put on a show of actually washing it with soap and water, and that's just a hassle. A Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Mask (from viral K-Beauty brand Medicube) to help you on your journey to glass skin! Kojic acid helps to brighten your complexion, while turmeric extract fights off environmental stressors and leaves your skin visibly clearer. A "Cup Cozy Pillow" so you can keep your three comfort beverages and TV remotes right by your side — no worries about spilling or losing anything between the couch cushions. Dae Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream if you're all about slicked-back styles but you're looking for something that won't leave your hair greasy or crusty. Reviewers also say it smells divine and it draws comparisons to the pink Starburst, Skittles, and gummy bears! A CZ tennis bracelet that — according to reviewers — can pass for real-deal diamonds, especially when incorporated in a sparkly stack. A leakproof laptop lunch tote with an insulated compartment where you can store your drink(s) of choice. They'll stay nice and cool in there for up to six hours, so you can keep them at your desk and avoid using the communal fridge altogether if you have an office pickpocket who regularly targets your stuff. A glare-free palm-size *mini* Kindle that can hold thousands of books and has a battery life of six weeks!!! That way, you don't have to worry about it dying RIGHT when you get to the good part of your novel. A K-beauty SPF 50 "sunstick" if you HATE how greasy sunscreen feels on your fingers, so a stick version is the ideal solution. The oil-control formula offers a semi-matte finish with no white cast, so you don't have to rub it in and defeat the purpose of its design. 🙌🏻 A square-neck A-line dress with a slight drop waist (v on-trend) and a fitted bodice that's sure to become a go-to this summer. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder — an oil-absorbing, pore-blurring formula that'll eliminate shine without drying you out because that's just as bad, tbh. A teensy tiny 14-ounce Stanley Cup if you have a little one who INSISTS on drinking out of your cup and doesn't understand the concept of backwash quite yet. Maybe, just maybe, getting them a matching one will solve that problem. A two-slice slim toaster for anyone SICK of how much room their current clunker of a toaster takes up. This lil' baby is only 3.5 inches wide, so you can tuck it in anywhere. Some afforable Eos Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion that TikTokers are tripping over themselves to get as they swear it moisturizes and smells as good as much more expensive options from brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works. A double-sided cutting *and* defrosting board if you always underestimate how long your chicken takes to thaw, and you told guests dinner would be on the table at 7 p.m... A freaking weenie dog hoodie from Aelfric Eden — the same streetwear brand behind last year's viral cow sweater! I love the meta element of a human wearing a sweatshirt with the motif of a dog wearing its own sweater and beret. A foaming drain cleaner if you've got a sensitive schnoz and your sink has been smelling... off... lately. One reviewer says they used a single can on five different sinks, so you can go wild and make a night of cleaning every drain in your home. Oxo's new compact Brew Rapid Brewer — an ideal summer camping trip companion because "roughing it" on your trip may mean sleeping in a tent and using an outhouse, but it will NOT mean going caffeine-free. A versatile Ninja Crispi Air Fryer system that can air fry, bake, crisp, and reheat when attached to your choice of included 6-cup or 4-quart container. And anything you don't finish? Just slap a lid on it, store it in your fridge, and enjoy leftovers the next day! No extra dishes necessary. A "Beverage Buddee" can cover if you're a sodie lover but can only handle a few sips here and there. These also help prevent spills and keep bees away if you're sipping outside!! A tub of Juno & Co.'s cleansing balm as it combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara).
Buzz Feed
02-03-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Just 25 Affordable Skincare Products So Good, You Won't Even Miss The More Expensive Stuff
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. "The price is astonishing — lower than top name brands and better results" —just one reviewer on their $9 hyaluronic acid serum. 1. Anua's Heartleaf Cleanser goes after blackheads and general congestion so aggressively, some reviewers even say you they can see 👀 the dirt and dead skin get flushed out. Promising reviews: "The best cleanser ever! Will clear pores better than any $200 facial treatment. Smells good and washes off easily." — Doc Steven V " This brand of face wash is better than any other I've had. If it doesn't work for you, then I would try their other formula of oil cleanser, it's the same thing but without the vitamin E, which I think some people are sensitive to. It makes my face look brighter and shiny, also controls my oil production. 10/10 do recommend." — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 2. COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence addresses dullness and dehydration with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌 Here's what BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: " I use this on my skin and definitely have noticed results! While it didn't help completely kick my stubborn pre-period hormonal acne, it has done *wonders* with reducing redness on my face, particularly around my nose, and in dealing with my pores. Since I started using it, my primer and foundation goes on a whole lot smoother, and I'm struggling a whole lot less to cover my pores. After using it a few weeks, I read the advice of one reviewer to put this on when your face is slightly moist from washing, rub it in, let it dry, and then put your moisturizer on top of it — I've found that it's what got me the best results!" Promising review: "The reviews didn't lie! This serum is amazing. It is better than my $125 department store brand! Some people said it felt slimy, but if you've used other serums, there's no difference in texture. I wait till it's dry before adding my moisturizers and am very pleased!" — MAK Get it from Amazon for $18.95. 3. And the brand's Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer is the natural next step as it pairs *perfectly* with their repairing essence. 😊 The TL;DR: it can help relieve redness and dryness! Check it out in action on TikTok! Promising review:"Ok. Obviously this stuff has an 'ick' factor. Yes, it's slimy. Yes, the idea of snail secretions is really gross. BUT, and it's a BIG BUT, my 61-year-old skin wants it! First application, my skin drank it up! I could feel it just seeping into my skin. Then I noticed how smooth my skin felt. Wow! Instant improvement! Then, is it my hopeful imagination or does my skin feel a bit tighter? Nice!✨ I've been using it for a week now and I can actually see a difference. Fine lines reduced. Healthy glow happening. I get better results with this $11 cream than any of the very fancy products that I received in my monthly beauty product subscription. Incredible! I am a fan! You should try it!😁" — Amy good time Grisham Hill Get it from Amazon for $19.09. 4. Good Molecules' Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel targets dark circles with the aid of antioxidant-rich yerba mate, caffeine, peptides, and three forms of hyaluronic acid. Pat in a pea-sized amount and voila! Good Molecules Good Molecules is a small biz that creates simple, effective, and *affordable* skincare products using science-backed ingredients. Promising review: "I see a lot of mixed reviews for this product, but I personally am very happy with it. My biggest reason for applying eye serum is that my lids can tend to get heavy and it make my eyes look more shut and tired. I put this serum in a small amount right under my eye and then on top of my eyelids and it perks them right up. It feels good and moisturizing on the skin, and does not irritate at all. Way better than the high-end I products I have bought for myself in the past. Cannot beat the price for the effect it gives." — Grace Get it from Amazon for $5.98. 5. K-Beauty brand The Saem's Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick improves under eye elasticity and keeps bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me. How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how! Promising review: " This is just like the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Stick — but I like it better. It's less than half the price, the packaging is cuter, the smaller applicator makes it easy to get under my eyes — and it smells like clean water and rose petals. It's hydrating, cooling, non greasy. It makes you instantly look and feel more awake. Love it." — Janelle Patricia Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a collagen formula). 6. Avarelle's rounded or extra-large hydrocolloid patches suck all the gunk out of your whiteheads while you sleep. If you have a habit of picking and popping surprise blemishes, keep some of these on hand. Avarelle is a small biz! Promising review: "While I am an avid fan of using reviews and ratings left by fellow Primers, I am not one to stop and leave a review, but this product and the company truly deserve the acknowledgment. These patches work far better than a wide variety of the name-brand and twice-the-price acne patches. All you have to do is wash your face, apply to the area as needed and go to bed! The adhesive keeps it on while the patch works its magic. I love the different sizes and the results are minding blowing. I say this as a person who has tried everything from the $20 patches to 99-cent store varieties. Avarelle, you have made a loyal customer for life, you are one in a million. I wish you nothing but success, you are a diamond in the rough." — Albino&Tamrie Get a box of 40 round patches for $8.49 or a box of eight extra-large patches for $8.99, both from Amazon. To learn more, check out our Avarelle pimple patch deep dive. 7. RoC's Retinol Correxion Eye Cream — users swear by it to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. One reviewer says it took 10 years off of their face in just five days! RoC, Reviewers say patience is the key with this cream! It might take a couple of months to see results. (Note: This product contains parabens.) Promising review:"Some people have under-eye bags, while some of us have undereye hollows. Though these are exact opposite conditions, far too many cosmetics treat these as the same. As someone with undereye hollows, I had reached the point where I was ready to quit trying. I only bought this after reading its reviews on a beauty site. I have to say, this has done EXACTLY what it said it would — and I have started seeing results within the first week. The primary thing I have noticed is that the skin under my eyes has started looking thicker. This, in turn, has both reduced the appearance of the hollows while also minimizing the look of those dark circles. I find I can go without an undereye concealer most of the time. As I have always had the dark circles, all because the veins under my eyes show through some extremely fair, thin, and translucent skin, I am amazed at how well this cream has worked. It does far better than other creams which cost infinitely more." — Rachel K Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in two sizes). 8. The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser gently cleanses, brightens, and moisturizes without stripping your skin. That said, the ceramide-infused formula is still strong enough to effectively remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen so your skin can enjoy a well-deserved breather. Amazon Promising reviews: "I had tried many face washes and treatments but nothing has made a difference like this rice wash. My face always felt like sandpaper, and now it feels so smooth — better than a spa treatment that is much more expensive. It's a must-try and life-changer." — hbbi " Much cheaper than my old cleanser, yet works better. This cleanser made my face feel clean, yet soft and not dry. Smells a bit like baby shampoo, though, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. I didn't particularly mind, and the scent didn't linger on my face. (Though it did linger in my bathroom lol). And you get a pretty good amount of product! And a little surprisingly goes a long way. I can squeeze out a dime size amount and have it cover my whole face." — Keith Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). 9. CeraVe's Hydrating Facial Cleanser combines hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin to rid your pores of makeup, dirt, and excess oil while also locking in moisture. It's certainly no secret, but if you've been looking for a sign that it's time to finally try it, consider this it. ⬇ Promising review: "This face wash was so refreshing. I don't feel like I have to rush to put on moisturizer after washing my face now. I also don't feel all oily... or like my forehead is going to wild out, either from being dry or from oils. I've tried so many expensive face washes up to $90, but this is better than those. I'm grateful I got it." — Sistershopper Get it from Amazon for $12.37+ (available in two sizes). 10. TruSkin Vitamin C Serum wards off wrinkles, evens out dark spots, and helps brighten your overall complexion with a 🍃plant-based🍃 blend of ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, witch hazel, and jojoba oil. TruSkin is a small biz! Promising reviews: "Tried the TruSkin Vitamin C serum after noticing all of the positive reviews and the very reasonable pricing. As a 50+ year old experienced facial product user, I have tried different vitamin C formulations, including the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic and the Obagi Professional C-Serum 20%. For my skin, the TruSkin formulation is more effective than either of those product, at approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of the price. It is hard to describe, but this vitamin C tightens and smoothes your skin to an extent that it appears your pores are virtually non existent. In addition, because I sometimes wake up with bags under my eyes, the TruSkin tightens that area enough to remove the bags, almost to the extent that a dedicated product like Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Eye does. Follow this up with a hyaluronic acid or just a solid moisturizer and your skin will look like glass. Highly recommended!" — Dennis "I love this vitamin C Serum. I t is better than the top expensive brands. It absorbs well. Does not make the skin sticky or orange." — Zara Get if from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes). 11. Bio-Oil is sure to come in clutch for anyone who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity. Take it from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord: "FWIW re: scars, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night." Promising review:"This oil is completely non-greasy and so good for face and skin! Better than any expensive moisturizer!" — N. Krishna Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). 12. LilyAna Naturals' Eye Cream targets dark circles and puffiness so everyone in the office will assume you got a full eight hours of sleep and definitely didn't stay up until 3 a.m. scrolling TikTok... Promising review: "I have purchased so many cosmetics and creams at various price points that I really didn't have high hopes for this one, but I saw so many great reviews that I decided to give it a go. So glad I did, love it! The smallest bit gently patted under and around your eyes, once in the morning before makeup and again before bed, smoothes and moisturizes. I no longer have puffiness under my eyes and the fine lines and wrinkles (that nothing before has helped) are no longer noticeable. This product is a total win for me. It has great ingredients, it has a great price, one bottle lasts me about 4 months, and it works better than even the most expensive eye creams I have tried." — DWP Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes). 13. Cosmedica Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Serum visibly plumps, hydrates, and smoothes skin at SUCH a deliciously affordable price, you won't cry when it's time to repurchase it. Cosmedica Skincare is a small biz! Promising reviews:"This made my skin look so nice! Great value for the money. Works better than my name-brand one that was quadruple the price." — JF "I have oily and sensitive skin. I live in southwest Florida, and the heat is humid, during the little cold spell, this product seems to activate more aggressively during that time frame. I have large pores from having acne as a teenager, and I'm very impressed with this product. The price is astonishing — lower than top name brands and better results." — The Mathews Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four sizes). 14. SkinSmart's Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser features a hypochlorous acid formula that removes sweat and dirt and unclogs pores so blemishes won't have time to *think* about forming. Just spritz some on after leaving the gym, on long travel days, or whenever else you're out and about. PS: It's also great for eczema, itchy rashes, and skin infections! Promising reviews:"This stuff literally saved my skin! I started using it daily. Especially after gym sessions. My skin started clearing up and I have used it every day and I have never looked back. This has become a staple in my skincare routine. I use it after toner and before serum in the morning and then I spray it after the gym. It's better than the Tower 28 one." — Shay G. "This products is the best thing ever invented. I spray it every time I sweat, go outside or in an environment that is not its cleanest. It's literally hand sanitizer but for the face. So worth it! This is way better than the expensive versions like Tower 28." — Isabella Hinojosa Get it from Amazon for $17.46. 15. A Tree of Life's Power Trio is the definition of "more bang for your buck" with vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid serums for less than $30! When used in tandem, the routine can help reduce dark spots and fine lines, support elasticity, and brighten and hydrate skin. Be sure to follow the brand's instructions on how to use these together! Promising review: "This set saved my skin! I was having a year-long battle with some terrible acne that came out of nowhere on my forehead. I have very oily skin and any kind of 'lotion' I was using was making it worse. I started using the retinol and hyaluronic acid all over my forehead every night (the rest of my face was a little sensitive at first, it took a week or two of using it on and off to get used to it), and my acne has disappeared almost entirely. I only get an occasional little spot or two now which I think can be normal! My skin looks amazing and feels hydrated but it's like there's almost nothing on my face. Also, you can't beat the price! It's way better than so many other products I've tried with higher prices! Highly recommend." — AmazonBuyer Get the pack of three from Amazon for $17.81. 16. Acure's Brightening Facial Scrub — with sea kelp and French green clay cleanses — softens, detoxifies, and evens out skin tone when used three times a week. Promising review: "I had a very expensive face scrub from a spa that was reformulated. It wasn't as good once they messed with it. I have tried several this year in the hopes of finding one that is halfway decent for my very dry skin. This one is better than the $90 spa one!!!! It gets all the dry skin off while also moisturizing. It doesn't cause any irritation and I glow afterwards. I also looked up this company and a majority of their products are clean and it scored very well on the EWG website that evaluates chemicals in products. I'm hooked." — jess Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 17. Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask exfoliates and detoxifies skin with a combination of carbonated water, collagen, green tea, charcoal, and clay. And the fact that it erupts in a face full of selfie-friendly bubbles after three to five minutes? Well, that's just icing on the cake. Promising review:"This product really works!!! Cleans out my pores better than any high-end product I've bought in the past. Super fun mask with the bubbles! I love the tingly feeling too! Great price point for what it actually does to your skin!" — Alyssa Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 18. Baebody's Collagen Moisturizer features a vegan formula fulllll of peptides that mimic your skin's natural collagen in order to firm and soften. Amazon Promising review: " This is as good as or better than a spa cream I used at three times the price. Went on smoothly, left my skin feeling pampered and not greasy. I use it morning and night. It takes a few days of use for best results, and my skin felt dry the first couple of days. (I was warned of that with the spa cream too.) After a week, my skin looked and felt much healthier. Recommended." — JLB357 Get it from Amazon for $15.95. 19. Differin's Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment promises prescription-strength results without the whole having to pay to go get a prescription from your dermatologist part. How does it work? Well, since you asked, it targets clogged pores and inflammation in order to normalize skin cell turnover. Differin is a strong acne product, and depending on your skin's sensitivity, you might need to work your way up to daily use. Also! Since retinoids can make you more sensitive to the sun, you should make sure you're applying daily sunscreen while using this product. If you're able to use this at night vs. in the morning, that's awesome — this way, your skin has some time to recover at night and hopefully poses less of an irritation risk the next day! Promising reviews: " Really pleased with this stuff. Been using for over a year and think it has really helped to clear my face up and control breaks out. I'm mid-40s and have always had problems — oily skin! With this stuff, I wash my face in the evening with the jelly cleanser from Hero and then apply Differin. In the beginning I would let soak in and then add a moisturizer. No longer need the moisturizer unless my face feels too dry — I'm usually pretty oily so not much of an issue. Really much clearer skin — but it takes time — in my case, after a month or so, saw improvements, and with each month has been clearer. Now a year out and so much better." — snakedawg "So, this is marketed as anti-acne, but I'm 52 and use it for anti-aging. Pea-sized amount applied 1x daily at night for the past few years instead of some OTC retinol does wonders. Avoid the eye area, though (the outer edges are fine, just not the delicate area). This stuff works better the longer you use, so expect to see little to no change until 3-6 months and then steady decrease in fine lines, texture and pore size. It's a must use for me. Ease into use over a few weeks to avoid excess peeling. Cheaper and less harsh than Retin-A." — CLF Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 30-, 60-, and 90-day supplies). 20. SeoulCeuticals' Dayglow Serum harnesses the power of six potent ingredients — vitamin C, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin e, citrus stem cells, and organic centella — to give you a bright, just-left-the-esthetician glow. And SeoulCeuticals is a small biz! Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely fantastic! Don't let the low price throw you off because this can do better, in my opinion, than 'the elephant stuff'! I had those itty bitty bumps right under my bottom lip on my chin and four days after using this stuff with micro-needling, they were gone! I have always taken good care of my skin and now that I am 43, I am just now realizing that I did a better job than I thought I had. I want to KEEP doing doing good stuff for my skin but not pay a fortune. This formula has a fresh orange-like smell to it and goes on very easily with a dropper. It dries within a minute and soaks in completely. I haven't had any irritation from the product but I had been using 'the elephant stuff' with similar ingredients prior to this, so it could be my skin was used to it. Overall, I am EXTREMELY pleased with this purchase." — AudibleAddicted Get it from Amazon for $14.38+ (available in two sizes). 21. QRxLabs' Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads exfoliate skin to reduce the appearance of scars, bumps, and lines. And, they do so without stripping your skin of essential moisture thanks to the addition of vitamins B5, C, and E. Promising reviews:"I have four of their products. I can say that they are all comparable or better than Skinceuticals. The glycolic acid 20% pads have improved my skin texture after about two weeks. It does feel a little sticky on the skin, so I just use it at night and wear the Niacinamide + Retinol serum with the Hydrolific serum under my makeup (yes, both — it's perfect). I'll be a long-time customer of this brand." — Sara D "I am happy with these pads. My skin looks smoother and pores are smaller after only a few uses. I like these better than some high-end Dr. brands, and the price is much better. Will rebuy." — mustshop Get it from Amazon for $26.95. 22. Radha Beauty's Rosehip Oil addresses all sorts of skin concerns (think: blemishes, fine lines, age spots, and scarring) thanks to its natural vitamin-, antioxidant-, and essential fatty acid-filled formula. If you're trying to combat more than one issue and want to keep your routine simple, try this baby out! Radha Beauty is a small biz! Promising review: "Cannot say enough wonderful things. The quality of my skin has been overall pretty good (little to no acne, blemishes, etc), but I do have a bit of redness. My skin is dry, aside from my nose being a bit oily, and I decided to use the oil to see if it would help my dryness. While starting to use the oil, the only other product I used was micellar water. Soon after starting it, I began to notice a bit of improvement with redness. I began spraying my face with Avene Thermal Spring Water and applying the oil and the results improved even more. Most recently, I have begun using 100% organic rose water. My skin is softer and redness dramatically decreased. Although the redness isn't 100% gone, the oil has worked better than many other products I have tried, including Avene's products which are notorious for even helping rosacea. Definitely would recommend!" — Jennifer R. Get it from Amazon for $14.95. 23. Aztec Secret's Indian Healing Clay Mask deeply (and I mean *deeply*) penetrates your pores and vacuums out impurities so well that it's racked up more than 74,000+ 5-star ratings. Promising review:"I am a professional esthetician and let me tell you — this mask works just as well if not better than some of the professional skincare lines I use! I typically use it when my skin is particularly unruly, and it completely turns my skin around every time. I use it for breakouts, but it's also great for skin with texture/wrinkles or if your skin just needs a boost! The price is amazing for what this product does. If you are on the fence — BUY IT! You will not regret it!" — TJ Clarke Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes). 24. La Roche-Posay's Hydrating Gentle Cleanser was made for sensitive faces as its milky formula preserves your skin's natural protective barrier and pH level. Promising reviews: "I wanted a more affordable option than the Glossier Milky Gelly Cleanser and this is it! Just as gentle, but genuinely cleans so much better!" — user "Good texture, easy to use. Face feels clean. Better than my more expensive cleanser from a more well-known company. Love it." — ocean water Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes). 25. Juno & Co's. Clean 10 Cleansing Balm combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara).
Buzz Feed
19-02-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
If You're Determined To Spend Less On Skincare This Year, Reviewers Say These 25 Affordable Products Are Just As Good As Fancier Brands
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. "Works better than my name-brand one that was quadruple the price." — one reviewer on their new $9 hyaluronic acid serum. 1. Anua's Heartleaf Cleanser goes after blackheads and general congestion so aggressively, some reviewers even say you they can see 👀 the dirt and dead skin get flushed out. Promising reviews: "The best cleanser ever! Will clear pores better than any $200 facial treatment. Smells good and washes off easily." — Doc Steven V " This brand of face wash is better than any other I've had. If it doesn't work for you, then I would try their other formula of oil cleanser, it's the same thing but without the vitamin E which I think some people are sensitive to. It makes my face look brighter and shiny, also controls my oil production. 10/10 do recommend." — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 2. COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence addresses dullness and dehydration with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌 Here's what BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: " I use this on my skin and definitely have noticed results! While it didn't help completely kick my stubborn pre-period hormonal acne, it has done *wonders* with reducing redness on my face, particularly around my nose, and in dealing with my pores. Since I started using it, my primer and foundation goes on a whole lot smoother, and I'm struggling a whole lot less to cover my pores. After using it a few weeks, I read the advice of one reviewer to put this on when your face is slightly moist from washing, rub it in, let it dry, and then put your moisturizer on top of it — I've found that it's what got me the best results!" Promising review: "The reviews didn't lie! This serum is amazing. It is better than my $125 department store brand! Some people said it felt slimy, but if you've used other serums, there's no difference in texture. I wait till it's dry before adding my moisturizers and am very pleased!" — MAK Get it from Amazon for $18.95. 3. And the brand's Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer is the natural next step as it pairs *perfectly* with their repairing essence. 😊 The TL;DR: it can help relieve redness and dryness! Check it out in action on TikTok! Promising review:"Ok. Obviously this stuff has an 'ick' factor. Yes, it's slimy. Yes, the idea of snail secretions is really gross. BUT, and it's a BIG BUT, my 61-year-old skin wants it! First application, my skin drank it up! I could feel it just seeping into my skin. Then I noticed how smooth my skin felt. Wow! Instant improvement! Then, is it my hopeful imagination or does my skin feel a bit tighter? Nice!✨ I've been using it for a week now and I can actually see a difference. Fine lines reduced. Healthy glow happening. I get better results with this $11 cream than any of the very fancy products that I received in my monthly beauty product subscription. Incredible! I am a fan! You should try it!😁" — Amy good time Grisham Hill Get it from Amazon for $21. 4. Good Molecules' Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel targets dark circles with the aid of antioxidant-rich yerba mate, caffeine, peptides, and three forms of hyaluronic acid. Pat in a pea-sized amount and voila! Good Molecules Good Molecules is a small biz that creates simple, effective, and *affordable* skincare products using science-backed ingredients. Promising review: "I see a lot of mixed reviews for this product, but I personally am very happy with it. My biggest reason for applying eye serum is that my lids can tend to get heavy and it make my eyes look more shut and tired. I put this serum in a small amount right under my eye and then on top of my eyelids and it perks them right up. It feels good and moisturizing on the skin, and does not irritate at all. Way better than the high-end I products I have bought for myself in the past. Cannot beat the price for the effect it gives." — Grace Get it from Amazon for $6. 5. K-Beauty brand The Saem's Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick improves under eye elasticity and keeps bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me. How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how! Promising review: " This is just like the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Stick — but I like it better. It's less than half the price, the packaging is cuter, the smaller applicator makes it easy to get under my eyes — and it smells like clean water and rose petals. It's hydrating, cooling, non greasy. It makes you instantly look and feel more awake. Love it." — Janelle Patricia Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a collagen formula). 6. Avarelle's rounded or extra-large hydrocolloid patches suck all the gunk out of your whiteheads while you sleep. If you have a habit of picking and popping surprise blemishes, keep some of these on hand. Promising review: "While I am an avid fan of using reviews and ratings left by fellow Primers, I am not one to stop and leave a review, but this product and the company truly deserve the acknowledgment. These patches work far better than a wide variety of the name-brand and twice-the-price acne patches. All you have to do is wash your face, apply to the area as needed and go to bed! The adhesive keeps it on while the patch works its magic. I love the different sizes and the results are minding blowing. I say this as a person who has tried everything from the $20 patches to 99-cent store varieties. Avarelle, you have made a loyal customer for life, you are one in a million. I wish you nothing but success, you are a diamond in the rough." — Albino&Tamrie Get a box of 40 round patches for $8.49 or a box of eight extra-large patches for $8.99, both from Amazon. To learn more, check out our Avarelle pimple patch deep dive. 7. RoC's Retinol Correxion Eye Cream — users swear by it to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. One reviewer says it took 10 years off of their face in just five days! Reviewers say patience is the key with this cream! It might take a couple of months to see results. (Note: This product contains parabens.) Promising review:"Some people have under-eye bags, while some of us have undereye hollows. Though these are exact opposite conditions, far too many cosmetics treat these as the same. As someone with the undereye hollows, I had reached the point I was ready to quit trying. I only bought this after reading its reviews on a beauty site. I have to say, this has done EXACTLY what it said it would — and I have started seeing results within the first week. The primary thing I have noticed is that the skin under my eyes has started looking thicker. This, in turn, has both reduced the appearance of the hollows while also minimizing the look of those dark circles. I find I can go without an undereye concealer most of the time. As I have always had the dark circles, all because the veins under my eyes show through some extremely fair, thin, and translucent skin, I am amazed at how well this cream has worked. It does far better than other creams which cost infinitely more." — Rachel K Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in two sizes). 8. The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser gently cleanses, brightens, and moisturizes without stripping your skin. That said, the ceramide-infused formula is still strong enough to effectively remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen so your skin can enjoy a well-deserved breather. Promising reviews: "I had tried many face washes and treatments but nothing has made a difference like this rice wash. My face always felt like sand paper and now it feels so smooth — better than a spa treatment that is much more expensive. It's a must-try and lifechanger." — hbbi " Much cheaper than my old cleanser, yet works better. This cleanser made my face feel clean, yet soft and not dry. Smells a bit like baby shampoo, though, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. I didn't particularly mind, and the scent didn't linger on my face. (Though it did linger in my bathroom lol). And you get a pretty good amount of product! And a little surprisingly goes a long way. I can squeeze out a dime size amount and have it cover my whole face." — Keith Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). 9. CeraVe's Hydrating Facial Cleanser combines hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin to rid your pores of makeup, dirt, and excess oil while also locking in moisture. It's certainly no secret, but if you've been looking for a sign that it's time to finally try it, consider this it. ⬇ Promising review: "This face wash was so refreshing. I don't feel like I have to rush to put on moisturizer after washing my face now. I also don't feel all oily... or like my forehead is going to wild out, either from being dry or from oils. I've tried so many expensive face washes up to $90, but this is better than those. I'm grateful I got it." — Sistershopper Get it from Amazon for $18.39. 10. TruSkin Vitamin C Serum wards off wrinkles, evens out dark spots, and helps brighten your overall complexion with a 🍃plant-based🍃 blend of ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, witch hazel, and jojoba oil. Promising reviews: "Tried the TruSkin Vitamin C serum after noticing all of the positive reviews and the very reasonable pricing. As a 50+ year old experienced facial product user, I have tried different vitamin C formulations, including the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic and the Obagi Professional C-Serum 20%. For my skin, the TruSkin formulation is more effective than either of those product, at approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of the price. It is hard to describe, but this vitamin C tightens and smoothes your skin to an extent that it appears your pores are virtually non existent. In addition, because I sometimes wake up with bags under my eyes, the TruSkin tightens that area enough to remove the bags, almost to the extent that a dedicated product like Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Eye does. Follow this up with a hyaluronic acid or just a solid moisturizer and your skin will look like glass. Highly recommended!" — Dennis "I love this vitamin C Serum. I t is better than the top expensive brands. It absorbs well. Does not make the skin sticky or orange." — Zara Get if from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes). 11. Bio-Oil is sure to come in clutch for anyone who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity. Take it from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord: "FWIW re: scars, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night." Promising review:"This oil is completely non-greasy and so good for face and skin! Better than any expensive moisturizer!" — N. Krishna Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). 12. LilyAna Naturals' Eye Cream targets dark circles and puffiness so everyone in the office will assume you got a full eight hours of sleep and definitely didn't stay up until 3 a.m. scrolling TikTok... Promising review: "I have purchased so many cosmetics and creams at various price points that I really didn't have high hopes for this one, but I saw so many great reviews that I decided to give it a go. So glad I did, love it! The smallest bit gently patted under and around your eyes, once in the morning before makeup and again before bed, smoothes and moisturizes. I no longer have puffiness under my eyes and the fine lines and wrinkles (that nothing before has helped) are no longer noticeable. This product is a total win for me. It has great ingredients, it has a great price, one bottle lasts me about 4 months, and it works better than even the most expensive eye creams I have tried." — DWP Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes). 13. Cosmedica Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Serum visibly plumps, hydrates, and smoothes skin at SUCH a deliciously affordable price, you won't cry when it's time to repurchase it. Promising reviews:"This had made my skin look so nice! Great value for the money. Works better than my name-brand one that was quadruple the price." — JF "I have oily and sensitive skin. I live in southwest Florida and the heat is humid and during the little cold spell this product seems to activate more aggressively during that time frame. I have large pores from having acne as a teenager and I'm very impressed with this product. The price is astonishing lower than top name brands and better results." — The Mathews Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four sizes). 14. SkinSmart's Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser features a hypochlorous acid formula that removes sweat and dirt and unclogs pores so blemishes won't have time to *think* about forming. Just spritz some on after leaving the gym, on long travel days, or whenever else you're out and about. PS: It's also great for eczema, itchy rashes, and skin infections! Promising reviews:"This stuff literally saved my skin! I started using it daily. Especially after gym sessions. My skin started clearing up and I have used it every day and I have never looked back. This has become a staple in my skincare routine. I use it after toner and before serum in the morning and then I spray it after the gym. It's better than the Tower 28 one." — Shay G. "This products is the best thing ever invented. I spray it every time I sweat, go outside or in an environment that is not its cleanest. It's literally hand sanitizer but for the face. So worth it! This is way better than the expensive versions like Tower 28." — Isabella Hinojosa Get it from Amazon for $17.46. 15. A Tree of Life's Power Trio is the definition of "more bang for your buck" with vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid serums for less than $30! When used in tandem, the routine can help reduce dark spots and fine lines, support elasticity, and brighten and hydrate skin. Be sure to follow the brand's instructions on how to use these together! Promising review: "This set saved my skin! I was having a year-long battle with some terrible acne that came out of nowhere on my forehead. I have very oily skin and any kind of 'lotion' I was using was making it worse. I started using the retinol and hyaluronic acid all over my forehead every night (the rest of my face was a little sensitive at first, it took a week or two of using it on and off to get used to it), and my acne has disappeared almost entirely. I only get an occasional little spot or two now which I think can be normal! My skin looks amazing and feels hydrated but it's like there's almost nothing on my face. Also, you can't beat the price! It's way better than so many other products I've tried with higher prices! Highly recommend." — AmazonBuyer Get the pack of three from Amazon for $17.81. 16. Acure's Brightening Facial Scrub — with sea kelp and French green clay cleanses — softens, detoxifies, and evens out skin tone when used three times a week. Promising review: "I had a very expensive face scrub from a spa that was reformulated. It wasn't as good once they messed with it. I have tried several this year in the hopes of finding one that is halfway decent for my very dry skin. This one is better than the $90 spa one!!!! It gets all the dry skin off while also moisturizing. It doesn't cause any irritation and I glow afterwards. I also looked up this company and a majority of their products are clean and it scored very well on the EWG website that evaluates chemicals in products. I'm hooked." — jess Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 17. Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask exfoliates and detoxifies skin with a combination of carbonated water, collagen, green tea, charcoal, and clay. And the fact that it erupts in a face full of selfie-friendly bubbles after three to five minutes? Well, that's just icing on the cake. Promising review:"This product really works!!! Cleans out my pores better than any high-end product I've bought in the past. Super fun mask with the bubbles! I love the tingly feeling too! Great price point for what it actually does to your skin!" — Alyssa Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 18. Baebody's Collagen Moisturizer features a vegan formula fulllll of peptides that mimic your skin's natural collagen in order to firm and soften. Amazon Promising review: " This is as good as or better than a spa cream I used at three times the price. Went on smoothly, left my skin feeling pampered and not greasy. I use it morning and night. It takes a few days of use for best results, and my skin felt dry the first couple of days. (I was warned of that with the spa cream too.) After a week, my skin looked and felt much healthier. Recommended." — JLB357 Get it from Amazon for $15.95. 19. Differin's Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment promises prescription-strength results without the whole having to pay to go get a prescription from your dermatologist part. How does it work? Well, since you asked, it targets clogged pores and inflammation in order to normalize skin cell turnover. Differin is a strong acne product, and depending on your skin's sensitivity, you might need to work your way up to daily use. Also! Since retinoids can make you more sensitive to the sun, you should make sure you're applying daily sunscreen while using this product. If you're able to use this at night vs. in the morning, that's awesome — this way, your skin has some time to recover at night and hopefully poses less of an irritation risk the next day! Promising reviews:"So, this is marketed as anti acne, but I'm 52 and use it for anti-aging. Pea-sized amount applied 1x daily at night for the past few years instead of some OTC retinol does wonders. Avoid the eye area though (outer edges are fine, just not the delicate area). This stuff works better the longer you use, so expect to see little to no change until 3-6 months and then steady decrease in fine lines, texture and pore size. It's a must use for me. Ease into use over a few weeks to avoid excess peeling. Cheaper and less harsh than Retin-A." — CLF Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 30-, 60-, and 90-day supplies). 20. SeoulCeuticals' Dayglow Serum harnesses the power of six potent ingredients — vitamin C, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin e, citrus stem cells, and organic centella — to give you a bright, just-left-the-esthetician glow. And SeoulCeuticals is a small biz! Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely fantastic! Don't let the low price throw you off because this can do better, in my opinion, than 'the elephant stuff'! I had those itty bitty bumps right under my bottom lip on my chin and four days after using this stuff with micro-needling, they were gone! I have always taken good care of my skin and now that I am 43, I am just now realizing that I did a better job than I thought I had. I want to KEEP doing doing good stuff for my skin but not pay a fortune. This formula has a fresh orange-like smell to it and goes on very easily with a dropper. It dries within a minute and soaks in completely. I haven't had any irritation from the product but I had been using 'the elephant stuff' with similar ingredients prior to this, so it could be my skin was used to it. Overall, I am EXTREMELY pleased with this purchase." — AudibleAddicted Get it from Amazon for $18. 21. QRxLabs' Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads exfoliate skin to reduce the appearance of scars, bumps, and lines. And, they do so without stripping your skin of essential moisture thanks to the addition of vitamins B5, C, and E. Promising reviews:"I have four of their products. I can say that they are all comparable or better than Skinceuticals. The glycolic acid 20% pads have improved my skin texture after about two weeks. It does feel a little sticky on the skin, so I just use it at night and wear the Niacinamide + Retinol serum with the Hydrolific serum under my makeup (yes, both — it's perfect). I'll be a long-time customer of this brand." — Sara D "I am happy with these pads. My skin looks smoother and pores are smaller after only a few uses. I like these better than some high-end Dr. brands, and the price is much better. Will rebuy." — mustshop Get it from Amazon for $23.35. 22. Radha Beauty's Rosehip Oil addresses all sorts of skin concerns (think: blemishes, fine lines, age spots, and scarring) thanks to its natural vitamin-, antioxidant-, and essential fatty acid-filled formula. If you're trying to combat more than one issue and want to keep your routine simple, try this baby out! Promising review: "Cannot say enough wonderful things. The quality of my skin has been overall pretty good (little to no acne, blemishes, etc), but I do have a bit of redness. My skin is dry, aside from my nose being a bit oily, and I decided to use the oil to see if it would help my dryness. While starting to use the oil, the only other product I used was micellar water. Soon after starting it, I began to notice a bit of improvement with redness. I began spraying my face with Avene Thermal Spring Water and applying the oil and the results improved even more. Most recently, I have begun using 100% organic rose water. My skin is softer and redness dramatically decreased. Although the redness isn't 100% gone, the oil has worked better than many other products I have tried, including Avene's products which are notorious for even helping rosacea. Definitely would recommend!" — Jennifer R. Get it from Amazon for $14.95. 23. Aztec Secret's Indian Healing Clay Mask deeply (and I mean *deeply*) penetrates your pores and vacuums out impurities so well that it's racked up more than 73,000+ 5-star ratings. Promising review:"I am a professional esthetician and let me tell you — this mask works just as well if not better than some of the professional skincare lines I use! I typically use it when my skin is being particularly unruly and it completely turns my skin around every time. I use it for breakouts but it's also great for skin with texture/wrinkles or if your skin just needs a boost! The price is amazing for what this product does. If you are on the fence — BUY IT! You will not regret it!" — TJ Clarke Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes). 24. La Roche-Posay's Hydrating Gentle Cleanser was made for sensitive faces as its milky formula preserves your skin's natural protective barrier and pH level. Promising reviews: "I wanted a more affordable option than the Glossier Milky Gelly Cleanser and this is it! Just as gentle, but genuinely cleans so much better!" — user "Good texture, easy to use. Face feels clean. Better than my more expensive cleanser from a more well-known company. Love it." — ocean water Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes). 25. Juno & Co's. Clean 10 Cleansing Balm combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara).
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33 Affordable Beauty Products To Buy Instead Of A $7 Latte
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. They last a whole lot longer, too. 🤔 1. Anua's Heartleaf Cleanser goes after blackheads and general congestion so aggressively that some reviewers even say you can see 👀 the dirt and dead skin get flushed out. Promising review: "WOW GUYS!!!! This pore-cleansing oil is AMAZING!!! My cousin told me about how it went viral on TikTok, so I thought I would try it, and it's been working wonders. I have tried so many face washes and nose strips, but with this, my blackheads and pores are shrinking tremendously. It also smells good and makes my skin very soft. I use it right after I get out of the shower while my pores are still warm and opened up — then I rub circles with two squirts of the oil on my face for about a minute and rinse it off. This is a miracle worker!!! Goodbye blackheads!!" — SK Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 2. COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence addresses dullness and dehydration with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌 Here's what BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: " I use this on my skin and definitely have noticed results! While it didn't help completely kick my stubborn pre-period hormonal acne, it has done *wonders* with reducing redness on my face, particularly around my nose, and in dealing with my pores. Since I started using it, my primer and foundation goes on a whole lot smoother, and I'm struggling a whole lot less to cover my pores. After using it a few weeks, I read the advice of one reviewer to put this on when your face is slightly moist from washing, rub it in, let it dry, and then put your moisturizer on top of it — I've found that it's what got me the best results!" Promising review: "I've been using the COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Face Serum for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely amazed by the results. The serum is incredibly hydrating, yet lightweight, and it absorbs quickly without leaving any sticky residue. My skin feels plump, smooth, and noticeably more radiant since I started using it. The snail mucin works wonders in improving skin texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and calming any redness or irritation. I've also noticed my skin's elasticity has improved, making it look more youthful and refreshed. This serum has become a crucial part of my skincare routine — it's gentle enough for daily use and really delivers on its promises. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a powerful, yet soothing treatment!" — Shannon Get it from Amazon for $18.95. 3. Elizavecca's Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment works just like a hair mask to repair your locks in five minutes flat. The Ceramide 3- and collagen-packed formula repairs all types of hair, whether you've got over-processed tresses or 4c hair that's susceptible to dryness. Reviewers even say the $9 product is comparable to Olaplex No. 3! Promising review:"I bought this based on a review in a BuzzFeed article. I have long, thick, curly hair and use this maybe once a week. I get a ton of compliments every time, and I absolutely love the way my hair feels afterward. So amazingly soft. I use it in the shower and usually wash my hair and then towel dry it. I put a small amount in my hair, mostly on the roots. Let it sit while I shave my legs, and then rinse it out and comb through with a wide-tooth comb. I allow my hair to air dry, and bam, amazing hair. This will forever be part of my hair routine now." — m. damocles Get it from Amazon for $6.78. 4. Good Molecules' Wake Up Eye Gel targets dark circles with the aid of antioxidant-rich yerba mate, caffeine, peptides, and three forms of hyaluronic acid. Pat in a pea-sized amount and voila! Good Molecules Good Molecules creates simple, effective skincare products using science-backed ingredients. Promising review: "Amazing price! Amazing hydration! I used to have an issue with my concealer creasing and looking dry and this was life changing." — Sandra Get it from Amazon or Ulta for $6. 5. Lee Beauty Professional's Liquid Callus Remover eliminates the hard skin on your hooves (ahem, :::clears throat::: feet) if you're too terrified to face the glorified cheese grater at your local salon. Promising review: " BEST THING I'VE EVER BOUGHT. I've spent so much money on foot creams, lotions, and foot scrubbers over the years. Like for legit 10 years now I've had cracked heels. My feet are always dry and my heels get so bad that they crack and bleed. After reading all the reviews... even the scary ones that made me almost not want to buy it... I thought I'd give it a chance. I followed the directions exactly, and used gloves along with only leaving the gel on for no more than 5 minutes. They look like brand new feet!! The kind of feet I thought I'd never have! So, I'm incredibly impressed and so excited!" — Heather Nelson Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (there's also an extra-strength version!) 6. LivaClean Superstar pimple patches if you love the look of Starface patches, but can't stomach throwing even more money at your acne. Paying for clear skin is just the worst, isn't it?? PS: LivaClean is a small biz! Promising review: "I LOVE the look of pimple patches on myself (as weird as that sounds) and absolutely hate the semi-clear ones, since they just draw my eyes to something that's SUPPOSED to be invisible. So I easily fell in love with the Starface pimple patches — but the issue with those is they're SO expensive and don't work at all. THESE, however, have immediately sucked everything out of my face. I love them and literally wear them all the time. So many people have complimented me, saying, 'Oh my gosh, I love how you just wear stickers on your face; it's adorable.' These also work as [an alternative to] the TikTok Shop ones that are really popular right now and are cheaper! 10/10 from me :)" — evalyn evoke Get a pack of 240 patches from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four designs/shapes as well as multipacks). 7. K-Beauty brand The Saem's Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick improves under eye elasticity and keeps bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me. How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how! Promising review: " A staple in my beauty regimen! I use this every single morning after washing my face to help de-puff the bags under my eyes. Works almost instantly. Doesn't have a strong scent. I love that you don't have to keep it in the fridge/freezer to get that cooling effect, as it already glides on cool to the touch. It applies smooth and doesn't have a strong scent. I will be reordering as soon as I am out. 100% recommend." — Gina B. Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a collagen formula). 8. Essence's Lash Princess Mascara gives you a falsies-level look for less than 5 bucks. It seems questionable, I know, but for confirmation you need only to look at the 262,000+ 5-star reviews!! BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raves: "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes without the discomfort." Promising review:"After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can't stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour workday right to the gym and sweat like this stuff doesn't budge! I love it!!" — Carrie E Miller Get it from Amazon for $4.99. For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review! 9. Bio-Oil is sure to come in clutch for anyone who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity. Take it from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord: "FWIW re: scars, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night." Promising review:"I used to work at Sephora AND a Nordstrom beauty counter for 5+ years and hands down, this is the best facial oil I've used. I have DRY skin, so I use it to hydrate and give a dewy glow. Goes great under makeup, and makes my skin look so healthy." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). 10. Elizabeth Mott's Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask exfoliates and detoxifies skin with a combination of charcoal and natural CO2-infused white kaolin clay. And the fact that it erupts in a face full of selfie-friendly bubbles after just a few minutes? Well, that's just icing on the cake. Amazon Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. I was skeptical at first, but after my first use, I fell in love. It goes on smoothly and doesn't drip off, which is nice. Once it was time to rinse off, i t was amazing seeing all the stuff it sucked out of my pores (gross, but a good gross). Not only does this stuff work, it's fun to watch and see your face turn into a Smurf lol. I have cystic acne, which in itself is hard to manage, but this stuff made it that much more manageable. Face was left feeling cleansed, refreshed, and soft. LOVE LOVE this product. Highly highly recommend." — HarleyMama Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 11. L'Oreal Paris Makeup's True Match Lumi Glotion delivers a sunkissed, natural glow even if you CAN'T STAND the sun and would rather fake it than sweat your buns off outdoors in pursuit of a tan. Promising review:"Didn't need this but bought this due to watching a TikTok. Pleasantly surprised by the magical erasing powers. This product has magic dust. Gives you a great glow and erases imperfections with the thinnest layer." — Kim Wilmot Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in four shades). 12. Seraphic Skincare's Korean Exfoliating Mitt scrubs away dead skin leaving you ready for a biggggg night in of applying your fake tanner. And if that's not your thing — no worries — it also helps unclog pores, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. PS: Seraphic Skincare is a small biz. Promising review:"THIS WORKS!!!! I cannot BELIEVE the amount of dead skin that this thing removed. I was absolutely horrified! 😱😱😱😱. This will be a staple in my regimen until the end of time. Once a week I will be exfoliating. My skin feels noticeably better since using these gloves. 🧤 I am going to order another pair right now!! Love them!!" — Trinity03 Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available individually or as a pair). 13. LilyAna Naturals' Eye Cream targets dark circles and puffiness so everyone in the office will assume you got a full eight hours of sleep and definitely didn't stay up until 3 a.m. scrolling TikTok... Promising review: "I LOVE THIS! I spent every weekend for about a month going to Ulta buying high-end face moisturizers and eye creams and then returning them because my dry skin had gotten soooooo bad on my face and especially under my eyes and nothing was helping! I am someone with super dry eyes are still a little drier than I would like but this has helped tremendously and more than any other product. I was about to give up on even wearing concealer because it was looking so dry and crepey but my concealer is looking good again since I've been using this for a few weeks! I am also noticing a small change in my fine lines. Like others I started using this as a face cream as well and I could not live without this product! It is the most hydrating product for my face and eyes I have found and I have tried a lot!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes). 14. Cuccio's Revitalizing Cuticle Oil is the answer if your nails have been hurting from recent cold weather. The natural formula hydrates dry skin and strengthens nails so you can work on growing them out, if that's something you've always dreamt of doing! Promising review: "Buy this! If I could rate this with 10 stars, I would. This oil is so nourishing for my nails, cuticles and skin. A little oil goes a long way. After dabbing it on the top of my fingers, I rub it all over my hands. My nails (no polish) have not looked better. My cuticles look great too. The fragrance, oh boy, it smells so nice. It does take a lot of rubbing to get the oil to absorb, but it absorbs completely. This has to be my favorite nail/skin treatment I have ever bought. I highly recommend this!!!" — Amy G. Get it from Amazon for $7.78+ (available in three sizes and nine scents). 15. Acure's Brightening Facial Scrub — with sea kelp and French green clay cleanses — softens, detoxifies, and evens out skin tone when used three times a week. Promising review: " I am a skincare lover; I probably have $5,000 worth of skincare products and this is definitely a staple in my routine. I use this about three times a week in the shower and it gives my face a nice glow. I have sensitive skin and this is great. Instead of spending money on an exfoliant, purchase this and save your money for a good serum!" — Jill Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 16. Tree of Life's Power Trio is the definition of "more bang for your buck" with vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid serums for less than $30! When used in tandem, the routine can help reduce dark spots and fine lines, support elasticity, and brighten and hydrate skin. Be sure to follow the brand's instructions on how to use these together! Promising review: "I'm in my mid-30s and realized it was time to step up my skincare game. I always looked younger than my age, but recently that's worn off a bit and makeup remover wipes and argan oil at night weren't cutting it. I happened across this trio and, for the price, thought I'd give it a try. My skin feels AMAZING!!! This trio is worth every penny. I don't even feel like I have to wear makeup all the time anymore and when I do, it goes on so much smoother. This is definitely going to be part of my routine for years to come!" — Caitlin Get the pack of three from Amazon for $17.81. 17. Care:Nel's Lip Sleeping Mask bundle costs just $10 (!!) if you've been hesitant to drop $$$ on a singular Laneige lip mask, and reviewers agree they work just as well! For reference, the Laneige lip mask contains 20 grams of product, while each of these measures 5 grams, or 15 grams for the entire set. So even with product sizes taken into account, these are a much better deal! Promising review: "It's been four months since ordering this, and it's now part of my nightly routine. I can't go to bed before putting this on. I highly recommend this! And it's worth it to get the three-pack. The flavors are not overly sweet, and I think my favorite is the berry. I like it more than the Laneige night lip mask. For me, Laneige absorbs pretty quickly, and in the morning, I feel like my lips are dry again. With these, my still lips feel moisturized in the morning. It has a thicker consistency. I used to get dry/peeling lips pretty often as I'm outdoors/in the ocean a lot. However, since incorporating this into my routine, I haven't had peeling lips in a long time. Loooove these!" — Angela Get the set of three from Amazon for $9.90 (available in four combos). 18. Aztec Secret's Indian Healing Clay Mask deeply (and I mean *deeply*) penetrates your pores and vacuums out impurities so well that it's racked up more than 73,000+ 5-star ratings. Promising review:" A consistent staple in my beauty regimen for years. This face mask is my ultimate favorite. And it's a reasonable price for how much you get. It does tighten up and becomes brick hard when it dries. But the results are fantastic. A little goes a long way. Pros: Deep cleans skin and pores, soften skins, keeps skin clear, comes with a lot of product. Cons: Can't think of any, that's why I keep buying it. Lol. Overall: I've used high-end and low-end facial products. Ultimately, this face mask leaves my skin refreshed, tightened, and looking healthy." — Sweetheart23 Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes). 19. Le Gushe's 24K Gold Eye Patches stimulate collagen production, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and restore elasticity. They're less than $1 per set but they're also gold, so they feel extra luxe. Promising review: "Just got these today and put a set on after I showered. Left them on for about 40 minutes and when I took them off I could already see results! I was so surprised as I usually don't have much luck with products like this. The dark circles I have under my eyes were brighter and the area already looked tighter/taut. I'm not sure if the results are temporary or if it'll just keep getting better but we shall see... Definitely recommend and will be purchasing again." — Kirst Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in boxes of 10, 20, or 30 pairs). 20. Cocokind's Mymatcha All-Over Moisture Stick is a versatile lil' product you can use on your lips, under eyes, and dry spots. The hydrating formula is packed with coconut oil, sunflower oil, and vitamin E which are gentle on your skin barrier as well as caffeine-rich matcha which can help relieve puffiness. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the matcha stick in action. Promising review: "If your face is the buy this. I cannot keep putting lotion on at work because I wear gloves most of the day, but I carry this little guy in my scrubs and apply when needed and it's mess free. Also makes me want a matcha latte all day as it smells wonderful." — sam Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two formulas). 21. Aveeno's Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist promises noticeably smoother skin in just a week thanks to vitamin E and fatty acid-rich ingredients like oat and jojoba oils. PS: Reviewers with sensitive skin (and even eczema) say it's a winner for them too. Promising review:"I love this product so much. Keeps your skin glowing and smelling good. The scent lasts for a great amount of hours. Comes in handy if you're someone who sweats a lot. Will give you smooth skin as well. I highly recommend." — Kennasia Sarnae Get it from Amazon for $9.58+ (available in two sizes). 22. NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip — a TikTok-approved Dior alternative that delivers the perfect pout for under 10 bucks! It can be worn alone for a subtle look or layered over other lip products for a full glam moment. Promising review: "I have Fenty Cherry Treat, a lip oil from Dior, and several other brands that were $20 or more…and the NYX Fat Oil is better! Same consistency as the others, but a little more color, which is a good thing. About as long-lasting as any other thick lipgloss. It's always awesome to find a less expensive [option] for the high-end products I like." — Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in nine shades). 23. L'Oreal's 8 Second Wonder Water visibly moisturizes hair so you can whip your 'do around just like a Jennifer (your choice of Anniston/Garner/Lopez) in a hair commercial. Promising review:"I have 3c hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me I didn't take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have completely different hair textures. I have always used ethnic hair products and stayed away from brands such as this one because of the alcohol. I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this! I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen." — Theressa Hailey Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 24. RoC's Retinol Correxion Eye Cream — users swear by it to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. One reviewer says it took 10 years off of their face in just five days! RoC, Reviewers say patience is the key with this cream! It might take a couple of months to see results. (Note: This product contains parabens.) Promising review:"I don't write reviews, and I'm a huge skeptic. This eye cream is awesome! I almost don't believe it! I've been using it for three months. Twice a day! I am blown away by the results. It's so affordable, and if you're like me, I'm not a huge skincare guru!! Amazing product! Very happy with it." — Vett Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in two sizes). 25. Cosmedica Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Serum visibly plumps, hydrates, and smoothes skin at SUCH a deliciously affordable price, you won't cry when it's time to repurchase it. PS: Cosmedica is a small biz! Promising review:"I love this product! I use it before my moisturizer and makeup during the day and then before my serums at night. It has definitely helped my 56-year-old skin — people think I'm 40! It does work best if you apply it to clean skin, wait until it absorbs, and then add moisturizer. It does make your skin seem tight when you apply it but that's where using moisturizer comes in. The combination of the two really helps me keep my skin looking great. I am a beauty product lover (in all price categories) and for the money, this is a great product. I've tried other hyaluronic acid products and always come back to this one. This is a beauty staple for me." — Kerry Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four sizes). 26. Juno & Co's. Clean 10 Cleansing Balm combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara). Check out more viral TikTok beauty products that actually work! Promising review:"This product smells divine — like bright, fresh lemons. The price per ounce is well below other popular brands, and this product works phenomenally. My makeup is largely cream-based and waterproof. This balm melts my makeup quickly and efficiently, leaving my skin clean and clear. It's also not drying or oily — I would truly recommend this for all skin types. I myself have EXTREMELY dry skin, and this product does not leave me any dryer than I usually am. It also doesn't leave any moisture on my skin — which makes me feel like it would work very well for more oily skin types, too." — Emilee Eiler Get it from Amazon for $14.24. 27. L'Oréal Paris' Makeup Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream offers sheer to light buildable coverage so if your main concern when it comes to makeup is looking like you caked on foundation, that won't be an issue! Promising review: "Not going to lie, I LOATHE I expected to hate this too. But I LOVE IT! I'm 54 and so is my skin. I also love the sun and outdoors. I tried it on a whim and now I use it every day. It's sheer, light and very smooth. You can't feel it and after a few hours you really can't see the 'made up' look anymore. I feel like it looks like my skin but better. A few tips: 1) use primer and let it dry fully 2) It does not hide imperfections; just makes them less glaring. 3) Setting powder is great idea for finishing. I wasn't looking for perfect, just a bit better and this is it!" — Michele Davis Get it from Amazon for $9.48+ (available in four shades and green for color correction). 28. Garnier's SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water works as a cleanser and makeup remover. Use it in the a.m. and p.m. to hit refresh on your face before applying your regular moisturizer and serum. Amazon, Promising review: "I had never heard of micellar water until I stumbled upon it while browsing online. Turns out, it's the product I've needed all my life. No more complicated makeup and cleansing routines — simply use a cotton pad to wipe this product all over your face and neck. It has a clean smell, leaves no residue, removes even the most stubborn waterproof mascara and lipstick, and even leaves your face with a beautiful matte finish. Even on days when I wear no makeup, I still use it to give my skin a clean, non-shiny glow. Throw away all those expensive makeup removers, wipes, etc., and get this product instead. You won't be disappointed." — Julie K. Get it from Amazon for $8.22+ (available individually or in a pack of two). 29. OGX's Locking + Coconut Curls Air Dry Cream is an A+ scrunch-and-go option if you're looking to create a low-lift routine. Click through just some of the 9,200+ 5-star reviews and you'll also find that users were able to cut out super-expensive products in favor of this $8 miracle worker! Promising review:"I found this product mentioned in an article about air-drying waves and curls. I am always looking for a great 'stay-at-home' styling product and with the excellent price point, I thought I would give it a shot. WOW! This styling cream is fantastic! My waves were soft and springy and my hair was super shiny. I am SO in love with it, that it may well replace some VERY expensive products from the salon. As an aside, it doesn't add any volume, of course, but if you need volume, I found that it plays well with a texturizing spray." — Nilene Thompson-Finn Get it from Amazon for $8.39. 30. NYX's The Brow Glue keeps your eyebrows in place all day long — whether you're sitting in a climate-controlled office or running the NYC marathon in a downpour. It's seriously that good! I typically wear very little makeup, but there's something about doing my brows that makes me feel more put together. This stuff is TINY but does the absolute most! I wouldn't say I have particularly thin or thick brows, but this really zhuzhes them up with next to no effort. Promising review: "I have always laminated my brows and that's $190 every 3–5 weeks. So I decided to take a break and use brow gel. I bought this thinking I'd hate it and it would be difficult, but guess what? I NEVER WENT BACK to laminating. My brows look so nice and like they've been freshly laminated. I can shape my brows any way I want and they will not move once I put them in place which is amazing for when I'm working long shifts. I'm so happy and they don't feel crunchy!" — Carlos Barrios Gavidia Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in five shades). 31. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer glides onto skin and fills in pores so your foundation goes on smooooooooth. This baby also has ultra-hydrating squalane so you don't have to worry about drying or cracking. Check it out in action on TikTok! Promising review:"I saw this on TikTok and thought I'd take a chance. I have sensitive skin and have to watch what I use. I LOVE this product! Goes on smooth and you don't need to use a lot. I put it on before I put on my foundation. Makes a huge difference. Highly recommend and will buy again!!" — Leslie Mattingly Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three shades). 32. Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm protects you with vitamin E, natural emollients, and SPF 25 because yes — you can sunburn your kisser and no, I don't recommend it. Promising review:"I have used Avon's lip conditioner for over a decade and they DISCONTINUED IT!!! WHY!? So, I've been hunting for something comparable and not easy. Everything is greasy, or actually makes my lips peel!! I've wasted a lot of money, but this!! Not only is it just as nice as my beloved Avon, dare I say — it's better!! AND I'm not needing to use it 20 times a day. I think that's a true testimony to a product working and doing what it's supposed to do. You actually don't need it as often! Thank you Jack Black for designing a product that does what it says it does. I'm a customer for life." — T-NAY Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors). 33. And BestLand's Matte Liquid Lipstick Set comes with six fade- and smudge-proof lippies that reviewers say are right on par with expensivo competitors like Tarte, Nars, Stila, and Kylie Cosmetics. Promising review: "What can I say, I saw a TikTok about this lipstick and for $10 had to try it! The reviews are right, for some reason this lipstick is better than even $20 name brand ones bought from Ulta. Not only does it smell great, but dries in under a minute and survived eating a cupcake, a Starbucks drink, and an entire evening out, no smudging and had to be removed with a makeup wipe. Fantastic product!!" — Claire Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two color sets). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
